The popularity of cars from the USA among Ukrainians is growing. Find out which Top 6 brands are chosen and why the import of electric cars will increase in 2024. Market trends and prospects.
The demand for cars from the USA among Ukrainians continues to increase, even under these difficult conditions. During the past three months, according to the Carfast Express company , the demand for cars from American auto auctions in the USA has been stable and at a fairly high level. Letʼs take a closer look at what trends are present on the market and what cars are in demand.
How many cars did Ukrainians buy in the USA?
Over the past three months, Ukrainians bought about 17,800 cars at American auctions. Of them, 45% are models in the price segment up to $7,000 per lot. Particularly popular among Ukrainians are Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model Y, Ford Escape, Jeep Cherokee and Compass 2018-2019, which are 20-30% cheaper than the same cars available in Ukraine. Here are some more interesting examples: A 2020 Honda Accord with about 38,000 miles was purchased at auction for $6,700, with shipping and customs clearance totaling $14,260. On the Ukrainian market, the price of this model starts at $23,000.
BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE and Audi Q7 are popular among premium models, which make up about 15% of the total volume of imports. These cars are often $5,000–7,000 cheaper than in Ukraine. For example, a 2019 BMW X5 with a 3.0-liter engine was bought at auction for $18,300, and after taking into account all expenses, the final price was $31,379. In Ukraine, a similar model costs about $50,000.
Top 6 popular brands that Ukrainians will import in 2024
Among the popular brands that Ukrainians chose during the past 3 months at American auctions, the following are in the lead:
- Tesla – 3,455 cars
- Ford – 2,296 cars
- Volkswagen – 1,926 cars
- Jeep – 1,758 cars
- Audi – 1,380 cars
- BMW — 1362 cars
Analysis of the import of electric cars from the USA to Ukraine
With the rise in gasoline prices, keeping cars with internal combustion engines is becoming less and less profitable, which encourages Ukrainians to choose electric cars. Although charging stations are currently concentrated mainly in large cities, their number is gradually increasing throughout the country.
Almost 28% of the total number of imported cars are electric cars. Over the past three months, Ukrainians have purchased 4,939 electric cars, among which Tesla has the largest share — 70%. Among individual models of this American manufacturer, Tesla Model 3 of 2019 and Model Y of 2023 became the most popular.
The minimum bid for an electric car was only $100 — thatʼs how much a Ukrainian buyer paid for a 2013 Fiat 500 Electric, winning this car at an auction.
The average price for an electric car ranged from $5,000 to $12,000, which is a competitive range compared to traditional cars with internal combustion engines.
What to expect from the import of cars from the USA in the future?
Given the relatively affordable prices, low age and low mileage, the import of cars from America to Ukraine will not slow down, even despite the difficult conditions in which we are now.
The Carfast Express website publishes up-to-date data on car sales from the USA in all countries, which allows you to better navigate the prices and demand for different models. Thanks to such services, users can monitor changes in the market and make informed decisions about the purchase. The company also offers a comprehensive approach, providing support at all stages: from the selection of the car to its delivery to Ukraine, which greatly simplifies the import process and guarantees the transparency of each transaction.
